At Aspect, our students are celebrated for their strengths, interests, and unique attributes. Our learning environments are tailored to the individual needs of students through evidence-informed practice.
In this series, we share the stories of our autistic students and their experiences at Aspect Hunter School. Read more about what our students would like you to know about autism.
We hope you enjoyed these insights from our Aspect Hunter School students. All of our Aspect Schools are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our students as they prepare for their futures. To learn more about the impact of our programs and services, contact one of the schools near you How Can We Help.
Tom, 18
What is the best thing about school?
Recess and lunch.
What should others know about autism?
That people with autism have a disability and may require more support.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Running and swimming.
Cammy, 8
What is the best thing about school?
That my teachers at Aspect understand autism and also that I have three friends here.
What should others know about autism?
How good they can build things how good they are at things.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Talking to anyone, adults and kids, plus making videos for YouTube.
Ella, 12
What is the best thing about school?
Going different places during outings on Fridays in the school bus.
What should others know about autism?
Autism is different and people need different things to feel calm. My dog helps me feel calm.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Video games and art.
Fox, 12
What is the best thing about school?
Hanging out with my friends and learning.
What should others know about autism?
Treat people with autism like any other person, but respect their boundaries. Connections are different in the brains of people with autism.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Performing arts and having empathy for others.
Amelia, 7
What is the best thing about school?
Playing with my friends and the play equipment.
What should others know about autism?
Sometimes you get beans in your belly and makes you silly.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Dancing and the monkey bars.
Chelsea, 16
What is the best thing about school?
I like that you are able to socialise in a safe environment.
What should others know about autism?
That no one is the same and everyone is different and that’s ok.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Cooking and expressing myself in different ways as well as learning new things.
Griffin, 10
What is the best thing about school?
Friends and learning about Science, History, Geography, and Sport. I like looking after the turkeys.
What should others know about autism?
Autism affects everybody differently.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Being knowledgeable and presenting this information to the class.
Zarra, 16
What is the best thing about school?
I like that you can be yourself.
What should others know about autism?
It is rare in women. Autism is a different brilliant.
What is the thing that you are the very best at?
Art and crafts, as well as working with flowers.
